CVE-2005-1796
UnknownEPSS 5.49%
Last modified
CVE-2005-1796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the curses_msg function in the Ncurses interface (ec_curses.c) for Ettercap before 0.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 5.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Format string vulnerability in the curses_msg function in the Ncurses interface (ec_curses.c) for Ettercap before 0.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ettercap | Ettercap | < 0.7.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
References
- http://ettercap.sourceforge.net/history.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15535Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15664Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16000Broken Link
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014084Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-749Third Party Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-07.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13820Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0670Permissions Required
- http://ettercap.sourceforge.net/history.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15535Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15664Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16000Broken Link
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014084Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-749Third Party Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-07.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13820Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0670Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-1796?
Format string vulnerability in the curses_msg function in the Ncurses interface (ec_curses.c) for Ettercap before 0.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2005-1796?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1796?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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